Question

Unit 1 Test
How did the Boston Massacre contribute to the writing of the Declaration of Independence?
o Many colonists began to see the British government as a source of protection.
o Many colonists began to fear the British government's harsh actions toward the colonies.
o Many colonists began to oppose the British government's building of forts on the frontier.
O Many colonists began to see the British government as a supporter of free speech.

Answer 1

Answer:

Many colonists began to fear the British governments harsh actions toward the colonies

Explanation:

In 1768, A group of people gathered together in Boston to conduct a protest against British empire's unfair taxation. The British empire choose to respond with millitary action. They sent a group of British troops to shoot the protesters. This event later known as the Boston massacre.

The news about this action reach other colonists in others states in no time. This event made them feared that The British empire would no longer take a peaceful approach when they have disagreement with them. Because of this, many of those colonists decided to support the writing of Declaration of independence so they can separate themselves from the British.